# NTSB investigations: Lycoming I0360 series, NM

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR26LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA214.md): Mooney M20J · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · May 31, 2026 · N555ED · Substantial damage
  > On May 31, 2026, at 1515 mountain daylight time, a Mooney M20J, N555ED, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Albuquerque, New Mexico. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB GAA19CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA116.md): Beech 24 · Edgewood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 4, 2019 · N6588R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in hard, bounced landing, loss of directional control, runway excursion, and impact with a fence and terrain during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB CEN19CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19CA017.md): Piper PA28R · Hobbs, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2018 · N6899C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect altimeter setting during the night visual approach, which resulted in a controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA191.md): Cessna 172S · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2014 · N5306U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare that resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN14CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA164.md): Piper PA 28R-201 · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2014 · N3398M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adjust the engine's fuel-air mixture and decision to takeoff in high density attitude conditions which degraded the airplane's performance.
- [NTSB CEN13FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA183.md): Mooney M20E · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2013 · N3484X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while flying in a turbulent mountain-wave environment. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overconfidence in his ability to safely pilot the airplane in gusting wind conditions and his lack of experience operating in…
- [NTSB DEN05FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA044.md): Cessna 172S · Roswell, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2004 · N849SP · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining control of the aircraft resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision on a highway. Factors contributing to the accident were the dark night and the pilot experiencing spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB DEN05CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA020.md): Mooney M20E · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2004 · N2695W · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance inspection which failed to detect the separation of the right P-lead, resulting in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN04LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA127.md): Cessna 172S · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2004 · N849SP · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate flare resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW03FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA029.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2002 · N566T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain clearance with the terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to obtain an updated preflight weather briefing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA115.md): Cessna 172S · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2002 · N960TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing. A contributing factor was the gusting wind condition.
- [NTSB DEN01LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA107.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2001 · N3708T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's diminished visual lookout, resulting in the wire strike. Contributing factors were the total mechanical failure of the cylinder, dusk, and the power transmission line.
- [NTSB DEN00LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA144.md): Mooney M20E · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2000 · N6927U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure the refuel the airplane. Factors were the road signs.
- [NTSB DEN00LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA143.md): Mooney M20J · Espanola, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N201DK · Substantial damage
  > The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. A factor was a complete loss of power due to mechanical failure.
- [NTSB FTW98LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA246.md): Mooney M20F · Moriarty, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N6476Q · Substantial damage
  > the unfavorable wind condition, and failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the wind condition during the landing flare.
- [NTSB FTW95LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA260.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Mimbres, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1995 · N3032R · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and the selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB DEN89LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA129.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1989 · N9421N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly evaluate the existing weather conditions and the subsequent takeoff into adverse conditions which degraded the airplane's climb capability. The pilot performed an intentional gear up landing.
- [NTSB DEN87LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA164.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lordsburg, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1987 · N5032S · Substantial damage
  > While en route on a x-country flt, a severe eng vibration began. The plt reduced power & slowed the airspeed to reduce the severity of the vibration. Subsequently, he elected to make a wheels-up landing on rocky desert terrain. After landing, he discovered…
- [NTSB DEN86FAMS3](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FAMS3.md): Mooney M20F · Cuba, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 9, 1986 · N2688W · Destroyed
  > The acft departed a private airstrip in Cuba, NM, for the purpose of viewing real estate property before continuing to taos. State authorities were notified the following day when the plt failed to arrive at work. A search for the acft was conducted until…
- [NTSB DEN85LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA152.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Los Almos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1985 · N8651C · Substantial damage
  > The plt was making an apch to rwy 27 at the los alamos muni arpt in gusty x-wind conditions. The arpt was located atop a mesa & rwy 27 had a 1.5% uphill rwy gradient. The plt said he selected 2 notches (25 deg) of flaps. The winds were reported to be from 210…
- [NTSB DEN84LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA261.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Los Alamos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1984 · N2292M · Substantial damage
  > The attempted downwind takeoff was aborted but resulted in an overrun off the end of the rwy. According to the PIC the airspeed indicator was inoperative and the brakes were well worn prior to departure. With about 1000 ft of rwy remaining the abort was…
- [NTSB DEN84LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA109.md): Mooney M20E · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1984 · N7134U · Substantial damage
  > While enroute, the plt elected to land at Las Vegas, NM & check on his destination wx. He called the fss when the acft was about 30 mi south of Las Vegas & was advised that the wind at Las Vegas was from 230 deg at 20 KTS. He said he experienced severe…
- [NTSB FTW82DA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA040.md): Beech A23-24 · Hobbs, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 14, 1982 · N2396W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot attempted to takeoff on a runway with icy patches, lost control and slid off the side into a snowbank. The pilot did not possess any type of pilots certificate due to the fact that he could not pass a medical examination.
- [NTSB FTW81DQD20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DQD20.md): Mooney M20C · Deming, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 5, 1981 · N18JK · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81FQA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQA22.md): Beech C24R · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 10, 1981 · N24033 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81FQA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQA07.md): Piper PA-28R · Taos Pueblo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 1, 1980 · N4975S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN79FQA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79FQA11.md): Beech D95A · Roswell, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 26, 1978 · N5740K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN78F0A03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78F0A03.md): Mooney M20E · Clines Corners, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 6, 1977 · N5741Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN77FQA39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN77FQA39.md): Piper PA-28R · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 15, 1977 · N15644 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN76FQA32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76FQA32.md): Piper PA-34 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 30, 1975 · N44311 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN76FQA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76FQA04.md): Mooney M20F · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 18, 1975 · N6321Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN75FQA53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75FQA53.md): Mooney M20F · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 30, 1975 · N6496Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN73DQA38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73DQA38.md): Mooney M20F · Ramah, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 5, 1973 · N9568M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN73AD037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73AD037.md): Beech A24R · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Feb 10, 1973 · N24578 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN73FQA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73FQA02.md): Piper PA-28 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1972 · N3265R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN72DQA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN72DQA07.md): Piper PA-28R · Carrizozo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 21, 1971 · N4996J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70FQA21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70FQA21.md): Piper PA-28R · Raton, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 18, 1970 · N3894T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN69F0235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69F0235.md): Piper PA-28 · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 14, 1969 · N4996J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN69F0191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69F0191.md): Hughes 269B · Hachita, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 15, 1969 · N9368F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN67F0262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67F0262.md): Mooney M20E · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 14, 1967 · N2688W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN67D0152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67D0152.md): Mooney M20E · Lordsburg, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 7, 1966 · N2669W · Substantial damage

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'NM' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41515'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41515&state=NM

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